The Silence Before Bach

(2007)Directed by Pere Portabella102 min · GMusic

A beautiful, sometimes faintly bonkers celebration and contemplation of the role Bach’s music plays in the world today. Blending historical reconstruction with very loosely linked ‘dramatic’ scenes and documentary sequences, the film constitutes a playful, painterly sequence of variations on the argument that Johann Sebastian changed the way the world hears thanks to his extraordinary ear for harmony.

Christian Atanasiuas Mayordomo
Féodor Atkineas Vendedor de Pianos
Georg Christoph Billeras Self
Christian Brembeckas J. S. Bach
Georgina Cardonaas Violonchelista
Lucien Dekosteras Afinador de Pianos
Beatriz Ferrer-Salatas Amazona
José Pedro García Balada
Gertrud Kossleras Clienta
Bert Kripstädtas Camarero
Lina Lambertas Madre de Mendelssohn
Daniel Ligorioas F. Mendelssohn
JLJordi Llordellaas Amigo de Mendelssohn
Ferrán Ruizas Hijo de Bach
Thomas Sauerteigas Amigo de la Violonchelista
Franz Schuchartas Guía Turístico
Antonio Serranoas Acompañante del Camionero
Fanny Silvestreas Anna Magdalena Bach
Mariona Solanasas Hija de Bach
Àlvar Triayas Camionero del Bar
Daniela Wickas Descendiente de Bach
Jens Wittweras Hijo Mayor de Bach
Johannes Zametzeras Carnicero